Named Traders Mod (1.21.7, 1.20.1) – Keep Valuable Wandering Traders From Despawning

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Named Traders Mod (1.21.7, 1.20.1) introduces a simple but powerful tweak to Minecraft’s wandering trader mechanic. Normally, these traders spawn randomly and disappear after a short time, often before players can collect the required items for a good trade. This mod solves that frustration by letting you permanently keep any wandering trader just give them a name tag.

Named Traders Mod

Features:

  • Prevents named wandering traders from despawning naturally.
  • Use a name tag on a trader to make them stay in your world forever.
  • Lets you complete valuable trades on your own schedule.

Screenshots:

Named Traders Mod Screenshot 01

Requires:

Fabric API or Quilt Loader

How to install:

How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge

How To Download & Install Fabric Mods

How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader

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Why use Named Traders Mod?

Wandering traders often offer unique or rare trades, but their limited time in the world can be frustrating especially when you’re just short on resources. Named Traders Mod gives you full control over when and how you interact with them. Whether you’re a casual player or a builder stocking up on decorative blocks, this mod ensures your traders won’t vanish just as you’re preparing to trade. Simple, effective, and highly convenient.

FAQs

How do I make a wandering trader stay permanently?

Use a name tag on the wandering trader. Once named, they will no longer despawn automatically.

Does this affect trader llamas?

No. This mod only prevents the trader from despawning. The llamas still behave as usual and may disappear over time.

Will this mod interfere with other trader or villager mods?

No, this mod only changes the despawning behavior of wandering traders when named. It is lightweight and compatible with most other mods.

Can I use this in survival mode?

Yes. The functionality works in both survival and creative modes as long as you have a name tag.

Is this client-side or server-side?

This is a server-side mod. All players on the server will benefit from the modified trader behavior.

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